How to Choose the Right Location for Your Houston Investment Property

By Michael Mengden Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Looking to break into real estate investment or expand your investment property inventory to the Houston area? Now is a great time to do so! According to Zillow, Houston's home values have risen 12.5% in the past year.Rising home values mean you as an investor are likely to r...

Five Ways to Make Your Houston Rental Property More Profitable

By Michael Mengden Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Investing in the Houston property rental market has long been considered a great choice. It outperformed the stock market many times in recent years, and many investors appreciate owning a physical asset.Thinking about the bottom line, how can you make your Houston rental propert...

A Landlord's Guide to Rent Collection

By Michael Mengden Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Rent collection can be the best and worst part of being a landlord. No matter how wonderful your tenants, at any point, they can become part of the 21 percent of renters who get behind on rent payment.Getting rent on time is important because you have to cover expenses, like util...

A Guide to Property Management for Beginners

By Michael Mengden Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Did you know Houston is one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S.? With growth comes opportunities, which means a boon for property managers and property management companies. If you are interested in real estate investing, managing your own property, or becoming a prope...

3 Insider Tips on How to Become a Successful Real Estate Investor

By Michael Mengden Tuesday, June 29, 2021

You're bound and determined to make 2021 the year you began to truly build wealth. And you're dead set on making that happen by becoming a real estate investor. Smart thinking. Research shows that the demand for rentals will be strong term. And over the long haul, th...

Should You Allow Pets in a Rental Property?: The Pros and Cons to Consider

By Michael Mengden Tuesday, June 15, 2021

It's no secret Americans love their furry friends; over 80 million of us have a pet. If you have a rental property, however, is it a good idea to let renters bring their pets with them?Allowing pets in a rental property might seem like a cut and dry decision. If you feel stro...

Property Maintenance and Repairs - Determining Responsibility

By Michael Mengden Thursday, February 25, 2021

Maintaining a property is important to the investment and normally the property ownerís responsibility. However, there are times when the tenant could be responsible and sometimes that can be difficult to determine. Habitability is Essential Even if landlord and ...

How to Avoid Rental Scams

By Michael Mengden Thursday, December 17, 2020

In today’s high tech world, anything we want is available on the internet. So how does a property manager stay ahead of the cheats and scammers? It takes a true professional that has seen it all and stays educated about trends in the industry and is responsive to those tren...

Houston Property Management Laws and Regulations – What Houston Landlords Must Know

By Michael Mengden Tuesday, November 10, 2020

As a Houston landlord, you are bound by a number of federal, state and local laws that pertain to your rental property. We are all subject to the Texas Property Code. There is an entire chapter specifically dedicated to landlord tenant laws. It covers what those laws are and what...

Is It Time For A Rent Increase?

By Michael Mengden Tuesday, March 24, 2020

How are rent increases determined? Some people prefer to do small annual increases, others will do an increase only if they have had a major maintenance expense and some Owners never do rent increases. Some Owners like to use an annual percentage. Check with your property manager...